Say "I Do" with a Brew!: 9 Fabulous Brewery Wedding Venues in the Midwest
Midwestern beer lovers, rejoice: America's heartland is fizzing with fabulous breweries where you can host a bona-fide bash. Whether you envision tying the knot in a lush field of hops or dancing the night away in an industrial-chic barrel room, the options abound... and you can be sure the libations are ultra-fresh and super-local. So grab your favorite ale (or pils, or IPA, or lager) and take a peek at our fave Midwest brewery venues!
ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS
DESTIHL Brewery
Normal, IL
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Panoramic Views
Industrial-Chic
Fab Features: cool independent craft brewery • receptions in the modern-industrial Barrel Room, with floor-to-ceiling barrels and an adjacent Courtyard • inclusive packages feature fabulous, flavorful plated or buffet menus, with options for beer pairings
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Prairie Street Brewing Company
Rockford, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Boat Ceremony Entrance
All-Inclusive
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: the barrel room is designed with exposed ductwork, custom ironwork, and a ceiling full of paper lanterns • arrive by boat to your ceremony on the deck overlooking the Rock River • indulge with world-class ales, IPAs, lagers, stouts, saisons, and more, along with a variety of wines and cocktails
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
River Room at Burning Bush Brewery
Chicago, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Riverfront
Industrial-Chic
Stylish Dressing Suite
Fab Features: unique, multipurpose event space located on the North Branch of the Chicago River • the industrial-chic interior impresses with warm brick walls, modern lighting, and large windows that fill the space with natural light • al fresco celebrations on the deck overlooking the river
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
INDIANA
INDIANA
Huber's Orchard and Winery
Borden, IN
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Scenic Vistas
Lush Vineyards
Fab Features: a state-of-the-art event venue rooted in seven generations of heritage • start the next chapter of your life surrounded by scenic vistas of vineyards, orchards, and rolling hills • make the planning process a breeze with their all-inclusive and easily customizable packages
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The American Factory
Valparaiso, IN
Venue Superpowers:
In-House Distillery
Rooftop Terrace
All-Inclusive
Fab Features: former 1860s Woolen Mill Company factory that exemplifies Valparaiso's iconic industrial history • celebrate on the Factory Floor between massive distillery tanks and copper stills or in the light-flooded West Room, with its adjacent rooftop terrace • enjoy delectable craft beverages featuring spirits distilled on-site
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
WISCONSIN
WISCONSIN
The Barrel Haus at Badger State Brewing
Green Bay, WI
Venue Superpowers:
Cool Modern Space
Landscaped Gardens & Patio
Wonderful Events Team
Fab Features: cool contemporary event space and attached patio, highlighted by an epic 60-foot bar • gorgeous al fresco events in Badger Gardens, with a spacious patio surrounded by lush landscaping, a pollinator garden, and a tentable lawn • the awesome events team will guide you through creating a custom layout, vendor coordination, stress-free setup & teardown, and more!
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Vintage Brewing Company
Sauk City, WI
Venue Superpowers:
Riverfront Setting
All-Inclusive
Vintage Vibes
Fab Features: gorgeous airy banquet room with rustic open trusses, endless windows, vintage-inspired chandeliers, and easy access to an outdoor patio • add-on the gorgeous ceremony site, which boasts a rustic wood pergola and sweeping views of the Wisconsin River • custom menus are inspired by seasonal ingredients, paired with fabulous VBC brews (ask about a private tasting to create your ideal bar!)
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Barley Room
Milwaukee, WI
Venue Superpowers:
Industrial Glam
Central Milwaukee Location
Affordable
Fab Features: vibrant 1889 former Pabst bottling house-turned-mixed use hub in the heart of MKE • dramatic industrial-glam space with visible ductwork, Edison-inspired lighting, exposed cream city brick, and oversized windows • flexible packages allow extra time for setup and cleanup, ample on-site parking, and complimentary uplighting
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
MICHIGAN
MICHIGAN
Bay View at Gallagher Farms
Cedar, MI
Venue Superpowers:
Grand Traverse Bay Views
BYO Flexibility
Elegant Tented Receptions
Fab Features: picturesque multigenerational farm and beautiful event venue on 400 acres with sweeping views of Grand Traverse Bay • celebrate al fresco at The Overlook, perched above the rolling vineyards and the sparkling water, or beneath the elegant peaked tent on the Bay View Hill Top • generous, elevated inclusions like a wood bar, bonfire table, farm tables, and more, with vendor flexibility for catering & bar
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
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